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Front Case and Rear Case

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  1. Install breather tube, with plastic hammer.
    CAUTION: Pay attention to the direction of breather tube.
  2. Install baffle plate to rear case, and tighten bolt to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    Fig 1: Identifying Breather Tube
    G04121291Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install rear bearing to rear case, using a drift.

    Tool number : KV38104010 ( - ) 

    CAUTION: Apply ATF to inside of rear bearing.
    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Bearing To Rear Case
    G04121292Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install snap ring to rear case.
    Fig 3: Identifying Snap Ring To Rear Case
    G04121293Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install mainshaft assembly to rear case, using a drift.

    Tool number : ST35321000 ( - ) 

    CAUTION: ATF should be applied to contact surface of mainshaft and rear bearing.
  6. Install O-ring to transfer assembly harness connector.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse O-ring.
    • Apply ATF to O-ring.
    Fig 4: Identifying Mainshaft Assembly To Rear Case
    G04121294Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install transfer assembly harness connector into rear case.
  8. Install retainer to transfer assembly harness connector.
    Fig 5: Identifying Retainer To Transfer Assembly
    G04121295Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Set temperature sensor and tighten bolt to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
  10. Hold electric controlled coupling harness with oil cover hold plate, install oil cover to rear case, and tighten bolt to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    CAUTION: The harness should be guided by a cut portion.
    Fig 6: Identifying Oil Cover To Rear Case
    G04121296Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Install oil gutter to rear case.
    CAUTION: The tip of oil gutter should be put into rear case groove.
    Fig 7: Identifying Oil Gutter To Rear Case
    G04121297Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Install drive chain to front drive shaft.
    CAUTION: Identification mark of drive chain should be in the side of front bearing of front drive shaft.
    Fig 8: Identifying Drive Chain To Front Drive Shaft
    G04121298Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Install drive chain to mainshaft, and then install tap front drive shaft with plastic hammer. Press-fit rear bearing of front drive shaft to rear case.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to tap drive chain.
    Fig 9: Identifying Drive Chain To Mainshaft
    G04121299Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Install mainshaft bearing to front case, using a drift.

    Tool number : ST30621000 (J-25742-5) 

    Fig 10: Identifying Mainshaft Bearing To Front Case
    G04121300Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Install snap ring to front case.
    Fig 11: Identifying Snap Ring To Front Case
    G04121301Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Apply liquid gasket to mating surface of rear case.
    • Use Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to  "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
      CAUTION: Remove old sealant adhering to mounting surfaces. Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to application and mounting surfaces.

      For GI, go to GENERAL INFORMATION -- SEDAN .

      Fig 12: Applying Liquid Gasket To Mating Surface Of Rear Case
      G04121302Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Set front case to rear case.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the mating surface transmission side.
    Fig 13: Setting Front Case To Rear Case
    G04121303Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Tighten front case and rear case fixing bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    BOLTS SPECIFICATION

    Bolts symbol Quantity Bolt length "l" mm (in)
    A 11 42 (1.65)
    B 1 162 (6.38)
    C 1 97 (3.82)
    TORX bolts 1 40 (1.57)
    Fig 14: Identifying Tightening Front Case And Rear Case Fixing Bolts
    G04121304Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Install spacer to mainshaft.
    Fig 15: Identifying Spacer Mainshaft
    G04121305Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Install rear oil seal to rear case, using drifts.

    Dimension A : 6.7 - 7.3 mm (0.264 - 0.287 in) 

    Tool number A: ST30720000 (J-25405) 

    KV40104830 ( - ) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse rear oil seal.
    • Apply ATF to rear oil seal.
    • When installing, do not incline rear oil seal.
    Fig 16: Installing Rear Oil Seal To Rear Case
    G04121306Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  21. Install companion flange while align the matching mark of mainshaft with the mark of companion flange.
    Fig 17: Aligning Matching Mark Of Mainshaft
    G04121307Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  22. Tighten self-lock nut to the specified torque, with flange wrench. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    CAUTION: Do not reuse self-lock nut.
    Fig 18: Identifying Tightening Self-Lock Nut
    G04121308Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  23. Install mainshaft oil seal until it is flush with end face of front case, using drift.

    Tool number : ST30720000 (J-25405) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse mainshaft oil seal.
    • Apply ATF to mainshaft oil seal.
    • When installing, do not incline mainshaft oil seal.
    Fig 19: Installing Mainshaft Oil Seal
    G04121309Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  24. Install front oil seal until it is flush with end face of front case, using drift.

    Tool number : ST27862000 ( - ) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse front oil seal.
    • Apply ATF to front oil seal.
    • When installing, do not incline front oil seal.
  25. Apply sealant to threads of drain plug. Then install it to rear case and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    Fig 20: Installing Front Oil Seal
    G04121310Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  26. Set gasket to filler plug. Install it to rear case and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse gasket.
    • After oil is filled, tighten filler plug to specified torque.
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